This section serves a dual purpose. First of all, it provides lists of contact numbers for GP's, Dentists and Health Visitors in East Lothian. The lists may not be exhaustive - but they do cover every area of the county. Links to these lists can be found at the bottom of this page.
Secondly, the page provides links to important policy documents dealing with Health and Housing issues. The Council has recently published a report on Health and Homelessness in East Lothian and you can find other information, including a previous report on this issue, in the blue box on the right hand side of the page. Topics include:
* Scottish Executive guidance on Health and Homelessness
* The Lothians Local Health Plan
* Details of the restructuring of Primary Care
* The 'Warm and Well' scheme to help fight fuel poverty
Health and Housing medical assessement
If you are a Council tenant or are on our housing list and you have a medical condition, you may be entitled to extra 'points' towards more suitable accommodation. More information about medical assessments can be found on this page. In addition a leaflet explaining the assessment system is available in the blue box on the left hand side of this page.
Health Practitioners
The first link below is to the East Lothian Living site, which provides details of health facilities in your local area. Select your area from the drop down list, then choose 'Health' from the second drop down list below it, and a range of facilities in your area will be listed. The other documents here cover specialist health provision. Health practitioners wishing to add linksshould contact our Public Information Officer on 01620 826600)
